Newstalk Weekend

What do the latest bird flu outbreaks mean for Christmas?

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has issued a compulsory housing order for all captive birds and poultry this week in an effort to prevent the spread of avian influenza...

What are the most overrated TV shows ever made?

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Kardashian's All's Fair is being described as “existentially terrible” and “a clumsy, condescending girlboss fantasia”, but what are the s...

What's Going On with Jen Cummins & Mark Hennessey

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central & Mark Hennessey, Ireland and Britain Editor at the Irish Times, to r...

Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to November 12th: What do you need to know?

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings until Wednesday, the 12th of November as hundreds of households had still not filed b...

Canadian Ambassador on Ireland's Growing Relationship with Canada

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Canadian Ambassador to Ireland Dennis King to talk about Ireland and Canada's growing trade relationship.They discuss Canada's new ...

Geraldine Osborne: Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Geraldine Osborne, author of her new book Somewhere Cold: A Year Living in the High Arctic where she tells the story of the year sh...

Former Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan on Anti-Immigration Protest & Community Engagement

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by for Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan to discus anti-immigration protest, including the recent arson attack on an Ipas centre ...

Sunday Newspaper Panel 2nd November

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined by Broadcaster and Author Matt Cooper, Journalist Lise Hand and Co-Chair of the European Green Party Ciaran Cuffe to discuss the bigge...

Ireland v New Zealand: Soldier Field Part II Preview

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish rugby’s biggest test of the year awaits as the squad faces off against New Zealand in Chicago tonight. After head coach Andy Farrell’s squad...

In conversation with Donal Skehan

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donal Skehan joins Sean Defoe to talk about his career and his new cookbook, 'Real Time Recipes', which aims to maximise busy families' time in the ki...

Ask the Expert: Finance

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Ask The Expert, Sean Defoe is joined by Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial.

What happens next for Andrew Windsor?

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday saw a seismic event in the British royal family as Andrew Windsor had all vestiges of his royal persona removed by the King in response to th...

'At Least It Looks Good From Space' with Carl Kinsella

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Kinsella joins Sean Defoe to talk about his new book, 'At Least It Looks Good from Space: A Catalogue of Modern, Millennial and Personal Catastro...

Celebrity Traitors: Memorable moments & predictions

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BBC’s Celebrity Traitors has taken over, and as it heads into its final week, the pool of celebrity contestants is getting smaller. Sean Defoe is jo...

What's Going on with Craig Hughes & Lynn Boylan

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail & Lynn Boylan...

Colm O'Gorman on 20 Years since the Ferns Report

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20 years ago, the Ferns Report laid bare the systematic abuse of children by members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Ferns, and the instituti...

In conversation with Ben Elton

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Elton is one of the defining voices of British comedy. Co-writer of The Young Ones and Blackadder, creator of The Thin Blue Line and Upstart Crow,...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel October 26th

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and member of the G7 Advisory Council; Jo...

Ógra Aontú members fired over racist and antisemitic WhatsApp messages

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aontú has fired the leader of its youth wing in Kildare and dismissed five other members following the discovery of ­private WhatsApp groups where s...

43 time Dublin City Marathon runner Mary Nolan Hickey

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Nolan Hickey had, up until this year, competed in every Dublin city marathon since 1980. With Mary having decided to hang up her running shoes, t...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel October 19th

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste, and member of the G7 Advisory Council; Ma...

In conversation with Devin Toner

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Ireland gearing up to take on the All Blacks in Soldier Field in just a couple of weeks, it’ll be “Part Two” of Ireland and New Zealand’s...

Louvre Museum closed following theft of "priceless" jewellery

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investigations are ongoing following a significant robbery at the Louvre in Paris. Joining Anton to get the latest is Paris-based journalist, John Lic...

Merlin Holland on being Oscar Wilde's grandson & collecting Oscar's reinstated library card

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal is the new book about Oscar Wilde, written by author Merlin Holland, who is Oscar’s only grandson and the last ...

AI hallucinations & the accelerating age of misinformation online

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With AI slop engulfing our social media feeds, what are the long-term ramifications of false and misleading information created by Artificial Intellig...

" The fallout has been catastrophic for the party" - Billy Kellleher MEP

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fianna Fáil’s internal nomination process has left some disappointment, while the presidential campaigns of Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphrey...

In conversation with Jack Dee

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish audiences will be able to see comedian Jack Dee's greatness next week as his Small World Tour hits Belfast, Dublin, Galway, and Wexford. Jack jo...

Ask the Expert: Preparing for Retirement

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While having financial security is important, making plans regarding how you will spend your golden years is also vitally important. Joining Anton to ...

CyberSafeKids: 24-Hour CyberBreak

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 40,000 families across the country are taking part in a 24-hour break from the online world. This is part of the annual Cyber Break event hosted ...

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, we heard the news that the completion date for the new National Children’s Hospital is likely to be missed, making it the sixteen...

What's Going on with Ellen Coyne & Conor Faughnan

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times & Conor Faughna...

What are the pros & cons of a 4-day work week?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Finland, there are talks of reducing the country’s work schedule consisting of a four-day work week of six hours a day, with countries like Icela...

Zelensky-Trump Washington Summit: What did we learn?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night saw the third meeting in the White House between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. To gauge reaction to its outcome, Anton is joined by ...

Prince Andrew agrees to give up his royal titles

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a personal statement released yesterday evening, Prince Andrew is to give up his royal titles - including that of the Duke of York - having come un...

In conversation with Mario Rosenstock

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gift Grub is back on tour with the inimitable Mario Rosenstock, bringing you the likes of Michael Flatley, Michael D., Paschal, Miriam, Leo, Roy Keane...

The live & legacy of Hollywood great, Diane Keaton

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of Hollywood’s most original voices, Diane Keaton - perhaps best known for her starring turns in the likes of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' -...

Jeffrey Archer on his life, career & latest novel 'End Game'

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Archer is the bestselling author behind Kane and Abel, and the William Warwick crime series that have been captivating readers for decades. At...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel October 12th

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Dr Rhona Mahony, Consultant Obstetrician; Seán Defoe, Bauer Media political corr...

In conversation with Rick Astley

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Astley is one of the most recognizable and enduring pop singers of the 1980s whose career has spanned decades, with multiple chart-topping hits, ...

Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell.

Gaza Ceasefire: Will peace hold for the region?

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International pressure and a concerted effort from Donald Trump have led to a ceasefire being reached between Israel and Hamas, but while some see it ...

  MTV closes all of its music channels around the world

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MTV's owners have announced that they will close all their music stations worldwide, except for the US, with the advancement of streaming technology s...

What's Going on with Tabitha Monahan & Danny McConnell

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent & Indo Dai...

Gaza Ceasefire: What is the feeling in Israel?

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After two years of conflict, a peace deal between Israel and Hamas is now in place, but questions remain about how lasting it will be with tensions re...

Irish presidential campaigns: The good, bad, and the ugly

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From heated debates and surprise gaffes to questions over campaign spending and social media storms, the race for Áras an Uachtaráin hasn’t always...

Ross Lewis on the challenges facing the hospitality sector

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rising food, energy, and staff costs are squeezing restaurants and cafés across the country, with many operators warning their businesses are on the ...

Are we falling short when it comes to cancer prevention & detection?

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Professor John Kennedy of the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute warns cancer patients are being let down...

Gaza Peace Plan: Where do things stand?

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talks in Egypt could mark a turning point in the two-year war in Gaza, with Donald Trump claiming a ceasefire and hostage deal is “very close.” US...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel October 5th

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers are economist, Austin Hughes; Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Party Leader; and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féi...

Unrest at pro-Palestine demonstration in East Wall

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk journalist Kyle Butler was in East Wall in Dublin yesterday when a cohort of pro-Palestine demonstrators broke through a Garda barricade at t...

Dave Fanning on Taylor Swift's new album and her enduring popularity

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift is back with a new album, proving once again why she’s one of the biggest stars in the world. Joining Anton to chat about her music and...

Is the Killarney Coffee Cup Project in jeopardy?

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The award-winning Killarney Coffee Cup Project, which banned disposable cups, has all but collapsed after the Government shelved the proposed latte le...

Ask the Expert: Cooking

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to answer all of your cooking-related questions is Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School.

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for prostitution-related charges. Anton is joined by Melanie Finn, Entertai...

How do you get large infrastructure projects done on time and on budget?

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Planning approval has been granted for the long-awaited MetroLink. Set to be the largest infrastructure project in the State, it aims to transform Du...

Irish animation studio JAM Media strikes deal with Disney

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media has confirmed that it has struck a deal with Disney for its popular animation series, BeddyByes, marking yet a...

What's Going on with Eileen Dunne & Barry Kenny

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann & Eile...

Storm Amy update: 180,000 without power and one man dead

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Storm Amy has left one man dead and more than 180,000 customers without power, with gusts of more than 140kmh being recorded in some areas. Joining An...

In conversation with Dan Tani

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From repairing parts of the International Space Station to completing the 100th human space walk. Multiple mission astronaut, Dan Tani joins Anton t...

The future of trade and economic security in Europe

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trade is currently at the forefront of public policy, not just in the European Union but across the globe. The recent shift in US trade policy, the Ch...

The NFL takes to Dublin! - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings will make history when they compete in the first ever regular season NFL game on Irish soil in Croke Par...

Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel September 28th

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton Savage is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times Columnist Gerald Howlin, and CEO of European movemen...

In conversation with Ted Kravitz

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to Formula 1, few voices are as instantly recognisable as Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz, who has been guiding fans through the drama on and ...

Ask the Expert: Dr Eleanor Galvin

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eleanor Galvin joins Anton to answer listeners' questions on all things medical.

What is the Brit Card and why is it so contentious?

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The so-called ‘Brit Card’ - Keir Starmer’s plan for a mandatory digital ID - is drawing rare unity in Northern Ireland, where every major party ...

The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, the Dublin pub has been more than just a place to drink; it’s been a stage for politics, culture, and everyday life. Donal Fallon’s...

What’s Going On with Valerie Cox & Brenda Power

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the Saturday papers is Brenda Power, columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Daily Mail & Valerie Cox, journalis...

Henry McKean on Barack Obama's visit to Dublin

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henry McKean was at the 3 Arena last night for 'An Evening With President Barack Obama, In Conversation with Fintan O'Toole' at the 3Arena. He joins A...

Bertie Ahern on the death of Martin Mansergh

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Mansergh, the former Fianna Fáil TD, senator, and Minister of State, has died. A historian and political adviser, he played a central role in ...

In conversation with Colleen Murrell author of BBC Women Reporting the World

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which loo...

Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation and the Federal Communications Commission's role in it

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in...

Minister Jack Chambers on the upcoming budget and the Presidential Election

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara Doherty to talk all things about the upcoming budget and discusses Fianna Fáil’s Presiden...

Sunday Newspaper Panel 21st September 2025

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ciara Doherty is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly and CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance Tanya Ward to discuss ...

How did Sinn Fein decide to back Catherine Connolly in the President’s race?

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Conway Walsh chats to Ciara Doherty about Sinn Fein’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in the Áras race They also discuss ...

In conversation with Tim Spector

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Tim Spector, gut health guru, one of the world’s leading researchers on food, health, and the microbiome, has released his new book called...

Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.

Sale of Irish mobile phone location data: who is buying and selling?

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government off...

Neale Richmond on next week's UN General Assembly, the future of UN aid & growing Russian aggression

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UN General Assembly opens next week, bringing together leaders and ministers from across the globe. Ireland will be represented by Minister of Sta...

The Bailout Babies with Adam Maguire

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Born in the boom, raised in the crash, and coming of age in the bailout, journalist Adam Maguire’s new book The Bailout Babies asks: what happens wh...

What’s Going On with Jack Horgan-Jones & Lynn Boylan

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the morning papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin & Jack Horgan Jones, Political Corr...

"The only way to stop Putin is to defeat him militarily in Ukraine" - Cathal Berry

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission on Friday, prompting an immediate NATO response, which involved sending Italia...

In Conversation with Justin Currie

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For more than three decades, Justin Currie has been front and center of Del Amitri. Now, he’s turned the spotlight on himself with a new b...

The National Ploughing Championships 2025 kicks off next week

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The National Ploughing Championships start next Tuesday and will run across three days from the 16th to the 18th in Co. Offaly. Anton is joined by th...

Childhood obesity and the socioeconomic factors at play

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new study led by the University of Sidney with researchers from University College Cork has found that family-based programmes aimed at promoting he...

A divided America, the growing threat of political violence, and the role of social media

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the murder of U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk, questions about the deepening political divide in America have once again come t...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel September 14th

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and Member of the European Parliament, who is a senior advisor a...

The best teen TV dramas from our formative years

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Dawson’s Creek to Euphoria, teen TV dramas have shaped whole generations, giving us characters we grew up with, storylines that felt like our o...

Ask the Expert: Dog Behaviour

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Tom Dunne for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Nanci Creedon, Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

Population growth & changing demographics north and south of the border

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a recent report by the Department of Finance, Ireland's population could reach 7.6 million people under the right conditions. But how wou...

Voices of neurodiversity: Maja Toudal on advocacy and inclusion

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, and Autism Europe have been hosting a three-day international congress bringing together autistic people, advocates...

Mick Flannery on the joys & pressures of being a musician in 2025

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to juggle creating social media content, self-promotion, touring, writing music, and family life, but one man who does it all with grac...

What's Going on with Mark Hennessy & Bríd Smith

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Tom Dunne to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times & Bríd ...

In conversation with Jason Byrne

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anton is joined in conversation by comedian, Jason Byrne.

How to identify a liar with Stan Walters aka 'The Lie Guy'

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding deception isn’t necessarily about body language, it’s about patterns, psychology, and context. But how can we spot them? Stan Walter...

Dissecting 'The Traitors' with Barbara Scully & Deirdre Molumby

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to chat about the extraordinary popularity of 'The Traitors' is Deirdre Molumby, pop culture and entertainment expert & Barbara Scul...

Independent Presidential candidates Gareth Sheridan & Nick Delehanty

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the presidential campaign beginning to take shape and Simon Harris saying that Fine Gael public representatives cannot facilitate the nomination ...

Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel September 7th

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Conor Lenihan, Former Minister of State; Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at ...

Who is Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint?

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of people will gather in St. Peter’s Square today for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints, one of whom is Carlo Acuti...

In conversation with Maia Dunphy

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Anton in conversation is writer and broadcaster, Maia Dunphy.

Ask the Expert: DIY

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Ask the Expert, Anton is joined by Martin Glynn, Founder and CEO of The DIY Academy.